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molto

very; much; a lot

adverb MOL-toh Common

Origin: Latin multum (much)

Usage Note

Molto can be an adverb (invariable) — parla molto (she speaks a lot) — or an adjective agreeing with its noun: molti libri (many books), molta gente (many people). As a pre-adjective adverb it intensifies: molto bello (very beautiful). Learners sometimes forget the adjective agreement: molte ragazze not molto ragazze.

Examples

"Oggi fa molto caldo."

Natural Translation

Today it is very hot.

Literal Translation

Today it-makes very heat.

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